Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Heeia is healthier than 27%
Heeia differs from Hawaii on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heeia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heeia
Against towns with similar incomes, Heeia’s lead shrinks
Heeia is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 27% of the 1,486 towns with similar household incomes ($132K–$220K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heeia keeps up with checkups
It beats Hawaii on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 77.3%) and dentist visits (77.1% vs 68.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Heeia
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Conditions ↓
Fewer Heeia adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Hawaii. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Hawaii figure falls outside Heeia’s likely range.
What’s behind Heeia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heeia is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #10 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Heeia’s median household income is $176,250; among the 1,486 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($132K–$220K), it’s healthier than 27%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Heeia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Heeia adults…
Heeia runs below HI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Heeia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Care in and near Heeia
No hospital or community health center in Heeia itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Heeia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Heeia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Heeia does better than Hawaii.
3 in 10 Heeia adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Heeia and the towns around it
Heeia has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heeia adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heeia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heeia is better than Hawaii on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Heeia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heeia | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%14–17.6 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10.1–12.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.3–13.9 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.1%20.2–28.4 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.6–36.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.5–42.1 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.8–27.8 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.8–9.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.5%3.6–5.4 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 11% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.5–23.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.8%40.1–49.5 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 5.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.6–83.5 | 77.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.1%74.6–79.5 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.6 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.1–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.3–74.2 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%76.5–85.3 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.6–33 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.3–30.4 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%10–13.1 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%24.3–30.1 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Hawaii figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Heeia
Is Heeia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heeia is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #10 of 93 in Hawaii. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heeia?
CDC estimates 24.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.2% and 28.4%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Heeia?
Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Heeia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Heeia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.4%), against 5.6% across Hawaii.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Heeia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heeia.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Hawaii figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.